Shelli G

UF / GT grad and Air Force Brat. Nerdy engineer with great friends! Will not reply to bots, -50 followers, not read thread, not making sense

[Shelli G @shellig]

@davidhogg111 We should “provide for the Common Defense” in the same way we currently “promote the General Welfare”, by providing weapons and training to every citizen.

(To be clear I believe the Federal Government far exceeds their enumerated powers but let’s make that balanced at least.)

[The Sting @TheStingisBack]

Tom Skerritt was so good that even when he played a villain, you still liked him.
In Contact, he’s the perfect smooth-talking bureaucrat who wins by working the system instead of doing the work, and he’s so charming you almost forgive him.
RIP, Tom

[Shelli G @shellig]

@apoliticaleye @matthewdmarsden @grok The US also has roughly 24 times more civilian firearms per capita than the UK.
The 32 UK number is homicides. In the US that is 15, 364.
More lethal weapons availability = more death (also in defense).

[Shelli G @shellig]

@Sassafrass_84 Strip the beds is good if not all the beds used? Don't leave anything that might smell or cause bugs if they do not clean for a couple of days is reasonable. Dishes either clean or in the dishwasher running when you leave (or before) makes sense. Anything else, no.

[Shelli G @shellig]

@WilLyToMaJo What they don't tell you in this fearmongering episode is that this is extremely rare: 4 to 11 cases per 100,000 natural measles infections (99.989% or greater chance to NOT get it). And even if vaccinated, if you contract measles (like I did), same risk.

[Shelli G @shellig]

I am not a drummer but I love @drumeo and anyone who is one, this looks like an excellent contest
Pearl Masters drum kit played and signed by El Estepario, plus a trip to Valencia, Spain, to jam with him in person.
Link goes to the video to watch him in action first!
https://t.co/rEH7EOTDTN

[Matt Van Swol @mattvanswol]

In 2024, I early voted for Kamala Harris.

On Friday, I early-voted for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.

If you’re a frustrated Republican thinking about staying home, this one’s for you.

[Shelli G @shellig]

@AbdulElSayed You didn't answer the question.
And you were condescending while doing your "side step."

[Shelli G @shellig]

@JackPosobiec This is so sad.

[Communism Survivor @communismsurviv]

ECONOMICS 101: FOR THOSE STILL WAITING FOR 2020 PRICES TO RETURN

I keep hearing people complain that prices are still high, blaming Trump for failing to wave his magic wand and bring them back to pre-Biden levels.

So, let’s have a little talk.

Apparently, some of you missed Econ 101.

First and foremost: INFLATION and PRICES are NOT the same thing.

Let me explain this in terms even a CNN economist might understand.

INFLATION measures how fast prices are rising.

PRICES are what you actually pay.

So let’s say something cost $100 before Biden.

After four years of inflation, that same item costs $120.

Now Trump gets inflation under control and down to 2%, which is a significant achievement that would reflect sound economic policy.

But Does that mean your $120 item goes back to $100?

NO, Sparky McHayek. It not costs $122.40.

Congratulations! Inflation is down, but prices are still up.

See how that works?

Inflation is the SPEED at which prices rise. Lower inflation means prices are rising more slowly. It doesn’t mean they’re falling.

And here’s another little nugget of economic wisdom:

THE PRESIDENT DOESN’T HAVE A MAGIC PRICE-REDUCTION BUTTON IN THE OVAL OFFICE.

Prices are largely determined by supply and demand, production costs, and competition. Not presidential wishful thinking.

Can some prices come down? Absolutely.

But expecting the entire economy to return to pre-Biden prices is about as realistic as expecting the government to spend less money than it collects.

And let’s not forget how we got here.

Inflation hit 9.1% under Biden in June 2022, which was the highest rate in roughly 40 years.

That inflation helped push the overall price level dramatically higher. And even though inflation eventually slowed, those higher prices largely remained.

Trump’s job isn’t to wave a magic wand and erase years of price increases.

It’s to pursue policies that keep inflation under control, encourage production, increase competition, and help American wages grow faster than prices.

Because the real goal isn’t cheaper dollars. It’s greater PURCHASING POWER.

So the next time someone complains that Trump hasn’t brought prices back to 2020 levels, ask them one simple question:

“Do you actually want lower inflation, or do you just not understand what inflation means?”

Because those are two very different problems.

And unfortunately, only one of them can be addressed through economic policy.

[Chris Camillo @ChrisCamillo]

I’ve spent a few days thinking about the Tesla Roadster reveal and landed somewhere I haven’t seen much discussion. I’m neither a Tesla fanboy nor a Tesla hater. And I couldn’t care less whether what we saw technically qualifies as a flying car. Three takeaways: (1) The risk of that live demonstration going horribly wrong was real. Almost no CEO would willingly expose their company to that kind of public humiliation for a product with so little financial upside. Elon did. (2) That willingness to attempt the seemingly impossible is what makes Tesla special. It’s also arguably Elon’s greatest contribution to America. He’s helped bring back something we’ve lost. The American spirit of chasing big scary ideas that most people think are impossible. That mindset is spreading across a new generation of founders and its long term impact on America’s future could dwarf anything Tesla ever sells. I think this is deeply underappreciated. (3) Can we just acknowledge how insanely cool that moment was? We’ve reached a strange place culturally where even extraordinary feats of human ingenuity immediately become arguments about why they don’t count. Not everything needs to be a debate. Sometimes we should just be able to stand back together and marvel at what humans are capable of. I’ve been both bullish and critical of Tesla’s ambitions over the years. But watching Elon and his team push the boundaries of what’s possible reminds me why I’m glad we have him. Whether the Roadster ever makes Tesla a dollar or impacts $TSLA stock price is almost beside the point. We need more people willing to risk failure in pursuit of things the rest of us think are impossible. Because when they succeed we all win.

[Shelli G @shellig]

@JustMekq8k @TheAmyRobbins @KatieZacharia We rarely question the status quo. Earning a J.D. from an accredited school should be enough to call yourself a lawyer. Licensing operates as a barrier and a racket, not a proven quality mechanism. Use it as an incentive, not a gate.

[Shelli G @shellig]

@JustMekq8k @TheAmyRobbins @KatieZacharia What crimes were admitted?

[Shelli G @shellig]

@BurnettGlori @OKJustKeepCalm @Riley13842 Interesting! Almost wish I had a chance to try this - grin.

[Shelli G @shellig]

@OKJustKeepCalm @Riley13842 This is what I was going to suggest almost word for word :)

[Shelli G @shellig]

@RedWavePress Just to be clear the reporter asked if she said that and they could not corroborate.

[Henry Bolton OBE 🇬🇧 @_HenryBolton]

🚨Info about what’s happening in France:

This is now serious nationwide public disorder, but France is not close to losing control of the country as a whole.

This started as a student based protest with modest demands concerning schooling and school conditions. Those protests created an opportunity for various groups to mobilise, groups set in confrontation and violence.

Amongst those groups are significant groups of immigrants and Muslims. The protests today appear to be coordinated nationwide.

Intelligence reports significant social media boosts, bots and viral posts suspected by VIGINUM (State agency tasked with detecting foreign influence operations) to originate from abroad, and has identified recent targeting by the “Russian Matryoshka” group.

The Interior Ministry now puts participation in protests at around 550,000 nationwide and 110,000 in Paris.

Local tactical control was lost at points in the day in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Angers, Rennes, Nantes.

937 police and gendarmes have been injured (as at 7pm).

In summary, these aren’t simple protests anymore. They started with education related protests but these created opportunity for others, including migrant and Muslim groups and, possibly, foreign actors, to create real instability. France is now, as a result, moving into a significant public-order crisis. But the situation has not crossed into being a national breakdown of public order.

The next 24-48 hours will be crucial.

If the protesters are unable to maintain momentum and the situation calms down, then stability and the rule of law will pretty much return, leaving serious social scars and security concerns.

If the situation has not calmed, France may be required to deploy the military, as police and gendarmerie force deployments will require relief.

Finally, it’s important to note that unrest has spread, to a lesser extent at the moment to Belgium and Italy.

Some people here aren’t going to be having a quiet night.

[Agenda-Free TV @AgendaFreeTV]

Truck Drives Through Wichita Soccer Game - Press Conference - LIVE Breaking News Coverage #wichita https://t.co/G9XBu8OXGv

[zach bitango @ZachBitango]

🚨#UPDATE: 2 dead after vehicle drives through youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas: Police

Police say they began receiving multiple reports at approximately 3:25 p.m. of a vehicle driving through a youth soccer game.

When officers and paramedics arrived, they found community members providing medical aid and located a truck.

The driver is a 34-year-old woman from Garden City. Police say she is cooperating with investigators.